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The larger of two numbers is sixteen less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 44, find the two numbers.

Write your answer as two numbers separated by a coma.

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xeze [42]3 years ago

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Answer:

20, 24

Step-by-step explanation:

smaller: x

larger: 2x - 16

x + 2x - 16 = 44

3x -16 = 44

3x = 60

x = 20

smaller: x = 20

larger: 2x - 16 = 2(20) - 16 = 24

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